The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families awarded a $29,986,791 Block Grant to the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) on December 21, 2024. The grant funds the GY 2025 ORR Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance program, which provides critical support services to vulnerable refugee populations across Arizona. ADES, operating as "Legal Services," will leverage this funding to deliver a range of services including food assistance, workforce development, child care subsidies, refugee resettlement aid, and independent living support for the elderly and individuals with disabilities. The department frequently partners with local organizations, such as food banks and community action agencies, to implement these grant-funded initiatives and serve Arizona residents in need.
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